90% of tort cases filed in court are settled without a trial.
What is TRUE
100
Give 1 reason why insurance against malpractice suits is expensive and tell how doctors make up for that expense.
What is: Malpractice suits are very expensive - millions of dollars. Spread the cost over the cost of services.
200
These two are also known as the harmed person and the wrong-doer.
Who are the Plaintiff and the Defendent
200
The bundling together of many cases to bring against one defendent for a single, unlawful event
What is a Class Action
200
In civil law cases, this is known as an agreement
What is a Settlement
200
Telling your friend a lie about what time her job interview starts can be cause for a settlement or civil suit.
What is FALSE - legal vs. moral - no legal fault
200
Name the 3 types of people who are under strict liability.
What is Ppl w/dangerous animals
Ppl w/dangerous activities
Manufacturers/sellers of DEFECTIVE products
300
Playing a potentially dangerous sport, you must have this (knowledge that you may get hurt)
What is Assumption of Risk
300
Hiring a lawyer with terms of paying him/her a portion of the recovery
What is Contingency Fee
300
Monthly payments to your insurance company
What are premiums.
300
Someone will always pay in a civil case
What is FALSE
300
Who was the person who would have been immune to a civil case but had a civil suit brought against him from before his time of office?
Daily Double: What was the lawsuit about?
Who is Bill Clinton: sexual harassment
400
An employer is liable for the work of his employee - we call this what type of liability? (By relationship the negligence of one is charged against another)
What is Vicarious Liability
400
This is the amount you agree to pay towards repairs before the insurance company pays anything.
What is a Deductible
400
This type of coverage pays for damage to your car up to the actual value of the car.
What is Collision Coverage
400
A minor cannot be sued
What is FALSE - must prove that the child acted unreasonably for age
400
If you get hurt on the job, this type of payment system will kick in until you are healed.
What is worker's compensation
500
Court decisions that are made in the past and followed closely by judges.
What is a Precedent or Common Law
500
Lawsuits brought by clients or patients against a professional person.
What is a Malpractice Suit
500
MN has this type of insurance as well as at least half the states in America - Regardless of fault.
What is No-fault Insurance
500
Medical coverage corresponds with health insurance
What is FALSE - goes above and beyond
500
Name 2 of the 3 limits on how much a person can collect from an insurance company. Hint: 10/20/5
What is 1.Limit on injuries per person 2. Limit on total injuries to all persons involved in the accident 3. Limit on property damage per accident.